Bag or purse frame



(No Model.)

0. H IERING 82: A. FULLER. BAG 0R PURSE FRAME.

No. 588,334. Patented Aug. 17,1897.

INVENTORS:

@HIFRHSTHAN HIIERBNQ Q ALBBEYFRT FULLER UNITED STATES PATENT T mon,

CHRISTIAN HIERIN G AND ALBERT FULLER, OF IRVINGTON, NEW JERSEY, ASSIGNORS TO THE J. E. MERGOTT COMPANY, OF NEW JERSEY.

BAG OR PURSE FRAME.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 588,334, dated August 17, 1897.

Application filed February 26, 1897. Serial No. 625,105. (No model.) I

To all whom it may. concern.-

Be it known that we, CHRISTIAN HIERING and ALBERT FULLER, citizens of the United States, residing at Irvington, in the county of 5 Essex and State of New Jersey, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Bag or Purse Frames; and we do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, andexact description of the invention, such as will enable I others skilled in the art to whichit appcrtains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to letters of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

r This invention has reference to metallic frames for pocket-books, satchels, and the like, and also to a novel construction of locking or holding latch connected with the framesections thereof; and the invention is of the nature of an improvement of the construction of frame and catch therefor described and claimed in the United States Patent No. 575,837, granted January 26, 1897, to Christian Hiering.

2 5 The invention has forits principal object to provide a frame of the character stated which shall be neat in appearance and simple, strong, and durable in construction.

A further object of this invention is to fur- 0 nish a bag or purse frame having an improved construction of spring-actuated holding-catch which is inexpensive to make, is easily manipulated, and is not liable tobreakagc ordisarrangement of its parts. 3 5 Our present invention therefore consists in the novel construction of bag or purse frame and its holding-catch, as well as in the novel arrangement and combination of the parts thereof, such as will be fully set forth in the 4o accompanying specification and finally embodied in the clauses of the claim.

The invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which Figure Us a front view of the purse or bag 5 frame made according to the present invention, the lockin g or holding catch being represented in its closed or locked relation to the frame-sections. Fig. 2 is a verticahsection of the frame, taken centrally through the frame-sections and holding-catch connected therewith; and Fig. 3 is a similar view taken on line 3 3 in Fig. 1. Fig. I is a View of the closed frame-sections when looking in'the di rection of the arrow x; and Fig. 5 is a section taken on line 5 5 in Fig. 1 when looking in the direction of said arrow x in Fig. 1, illustrating two ornamental edge strips or framepieces (to be connectedwith one of the frame} sections) and theholding-catch operatively connected with the two inner ends of said ornamental edge strips. Fig. 6 is a perspective View of one of the ornamental edge strips or frame-pieces. Fig. 7 is a top view, Fig. 8 a back view, and Fig. 9 a side view, of the holding or locking catch and its spring. Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the spring employed in connection with the catch.

Similar letters of reference are employed in all of the above-described views to indicate corresponding parts.

In said drawings, a and a are a pair of frame-sections, which are of the usual shape.

Said frame-sections are respectively provided with inwardly-extending sides a and (0 as will be seen from Figs. 2and 3, and have the perforated ears a and a, respectively, which are adapted to be placed over each other to .form the hinge-joints of the purse or bag frame in the manner set forth in said Patent No. 575,837, hereinabove mentioned, or in any other well-known manner. One of said framesections, as a, is provided in its outer edge with suitable holes or perforations a, through which are passed certain holding-lugsb of a pair of ornamental edge strips or frame-pieces b andb,said edge strips being preferably made A-oshaped in cross-section, as represented in the figures of the drawings, and said lugs 17 being adapted to be closed down upon the inner surfaces of said frame-sections'a to securely hold said edge or frame pieces directly over the joint formed by the two frame-sec tions ct and a of the purse or bag frame when closed, as will be understood from an inspection of Figs. 2 and 3. 5 In order that the frame-section a, may not be marred or become punctured when the tongues or holding-lugs b are bent over by means of the dies employed and to secure additional strength, said tongues or holding- 10o lugs are forced over" and against certain pieces of wire f, forming bolts or holdingbars, as indicated in Fig. 4, but said boltsor bars f may be dispensed with, if desired.

Each edge strip or frame-piece b and b may be provided with a suitable tongue b formed integral with said pieces, which tongues can be bent at right angles, or approximately so, to the body of said edge pieces and then inserted through the perforations in the cars a and a of the said frame-sections a and a, and when said tongues b are bent over a secure and operative hinge connection is formed, but said parts may be pivotally connected in the usual manner by means of rivets or pins, if so desired. Each edge strip or frame-piece b and Z) is also provided with angularly-shaped box portions 1), as illustrated more particularly in Fig. 6, provided with a downwardly and then outwardly extending lip or stop portion 0', extending from the end thereof. Said box portions form the bearings for our novel construction of pivotallyarranged and springactuated holding or locking catch between the ends of the two edge strips or frame-pieces b andb, as clearly indicated in Figs. 1 and 5. Said catch or holding device, as will be seen from an inspection of Figs. 7 to 10, inclusive, consists, essentially, of an outer shell or plate 0, provided with the shoulders c and c and the downwardly-extending portion or part 0 having suitable holding lugs or cars 0 Said plate 0 is also provided at its opposite end and 011 the under side with an inwardly-extending lip 0, having a projection 0 preferably forced up in said lip, which can be forced into holding or locked engagement with a similar holding portion or projection (LG 011 the frame-section a when the catch has been operatively arranged between the pieces Z) and Z) of the bag or purse frame. As will be more especially seen from Figs. 8 and 9, held beneath said lip c and the portion 0 and ears or lugs c of the plate 0 is a second plate 6, having an edge or rib e, fastened against the inner surface of the portion c and held by said ears or lugs o and formed with oppositely-arranged slits e and downwardlybent stop portions 6 the purpose of which will be more fully set forth hereinafter. Securely held against the said portion 0 and directly beneath the shoulder a of the plate 0 and between the two plates 0 and c is a suitable spring (Z, having a centrally-arranged U-shaped portion cl to prevent the turning of said spring between said plates 0 and c, said spring having its ends (1 extending from the edges of said plates and then bent at right angles, as at (Z or approximately so. Said locking device or catch is operatively arranged between the box portions of said edge strips or ornamental framepieces Z) and Z) by having the ends (1 of the springd and said portions (Z connected there with, loosely and pivotally arranged against the under sides of said stop-pieces b hereinabove mentioned, and, as will be seen from Fig. 5 of the drawings, the under surface of said plate 0 resting normally upon said stop-pieces of the frame-pieces Z) and I) to retain the movable catch in proper position and its upper surface in perfect alinement with the upper ornamental surfaces of the box portions Z) of the frame-pieces b and Z).

\Vhen the catch is raised, the bent stop portions 6 on the plate 6 are brought against the stop-pieces b of the edge pieces Z) and Z),which limits the upward movement of said catch and distorts the arrangement of the spring (1. hen the operator removes his or her hand from the catch, the spring (Z will againeause the said catch to return to its normal position and cause the portion 0 of the plate 0 and the rib e of the plate 6 to firmly bear upon the upper surface of the frame-section a and hold said catch in its proper position, as will be clearly evident from an inspection of Fig. 2.

The holding operation of the projection c of the catch and the projection a of the framesection a are well known and are fully described in said Patent No. 575,837 and need not be described in detail here.

The many advantages of our improved frame and catch are evident from the above description, the construction being simple and cheap and the frame neat, strong, and durable.

Having thus described our invention, what we claim is 1. In a bag or purse frame, the combination, with a pair of frame-sections pivoted together, at their ends, of a A-shaped ornamental edge strip on the edge of one of said frame-pieces, having lugs on its under side passing through perforations in one of said frame-sections, the ends of said ornamental strip being held or secured by means of the pivots by which the frame-sections are pivotally connected, said ornamental edge strip having a downwardly and outwardly extending stop-piece If formed integral with said edge strip, and a holding or looking catch normally retained in position by said stoppieee and held thereby in alinement with the upper ornamental surface of said edge strip, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

2. In a bag or purse frame, the combination, with a pair of frame-sections pivoted together at their ends, of a pairof A-shaped ornamental edge strips on the edge of one of said frame-pieces, having lugs on their under sides passing through perforations in one of said frame-sections, and each edge strip having a tongue Z)" formed integral therewith, said tongues being adapted to be arranged in the perforated ears of the frame-sections and turned over to form a hinge-joint, said ornamental strips having downwardly and outwardly extending stop-pieces b formed integral with said edge strips, and a holding or locking catch normally retained in position by said stop-pieces, and held thereby in alinement with the upper ornamental surfaces of said edge strips, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

IIO

3. In a bag orpurse frame, the combination, with a pair of frame-sections pivotally connected at their free ends, of a pair of .ornamental edge strips 6 and I), having angular end or box portions and stop-pieces b formed integral with the ends of said portions, extending downwardly and outwardly from the ends of said box portions andaholding or looking catch pivotally connected with said end portions and engaging with said stoppieces to normally retain said holding or looking catch in position and in alinement with the upper ornamental surfaces of the box portions of said edge strips, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

4. In a bag or purse frame, the combination with a pair of frame-sections having perforated ears at their free ends, of a pair of edge or ornamental frame-piecesb and I) each having a tongue 5 formed integral therewith, said tongues being adapted to be arranged in said perforated ears and turned over to form a hinge-joint, said frame-pieces having angular end portions 12 and. stop-pieces 6 formed integral with the ends of the portions 19 extending downwardly and outwardly from the ends of said box portions and a holding or looking catch pivotally connected with said end portions and engaging with said stoppieces to normally retain said holding or looking catch in position and in alinement with the upper ornamental surfaces of the box portions of said edge strips, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

5. In a bag or purse frame, the combination, with a pair of hinged frame-sections, of a catch pivotally connected with one of said frame-sections, consisting, essentially, of a plate 0 having holding portions, a plate 6 secured between said holding portions, and a spring 61 between said plates, having projecting ends 01 and the portions 01 bent at right angles, or approximately so, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

6. In a bag-or purse frame, the combinaing portions, said plate having slits e and backwardly-bent stop portions 6 and a spring (1 between said plates having projecting ends, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

7. In a bag or purse frame, the combination, with a pair of hinged frame-sections, having ornamental edge strips 19 and b provided with stop-pieces b, of acatch pivotally connected with said strips 19 and b, consisting, essentially, of a plate 0 having holding portions, a plate e secured between said holding portions, said plate having slits e and backwardly-bent stop portions 6 and a spring 61 between said plates having projecting ends, and the portions 61 bent at right angles, or approximately so, and said spring having a U-shaped portion 01, also arranged between said plates 0 and e, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

8. The herein-described catch, comprising, a plate 0, having holding portions 0 c and 0 a plate a arranged and secured between said'holding portions, said plate having backwardly-bent stop portions e and a spring between said plates having projecting ends, 61 formed with portions (i bent at right angles, or approximately so, and said spring having a U-shaped portion (1' also arranged between said plates 0 and e, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

In testimony that we claim the invention set forth above we have hereunto set our hands this 20th day of February, 1897.

CHRISTIAN HIERING. ALBERT FULLER.

i/Vitnesses:

FREDK. C. FRAENTZEL, J. E. MERGOTT. 

